The earthquake in Haiti and the utter devastation it has wracked onto lives across the globe is no doubt heavy on many of our minds and hearts. Natural disasters of this magnitude fiercely set our collective fragility front and center in our consciousnesses. The living are bringing to bear resourcefulness and courage. Let us hope and pray the dying are, too.

I’ve kept working all week, consulting with a couple about wedding plans and a couple arranging their after-death care, too. Amidst the daily routines, it is difficult for me to concentrate, just knowing tiny blips about severe conditions in Haiti. Living without a TV, I see videos and read stories on the web. Here is a way I keep updated on events there from a reliable news source.

Awhile after meditation this morning, I felt moved to blog on the subject. I’ve taken many lengthy pauses during the week to extend love and strength to all life affected by the quake. Today I donated to the Oxfam International Haiti relief efforts.

As usual with significant loss, there is an attendant feeling of helplessness. Consider doing what you are able though, by sending your thoughts, prayers, energy or resources to help people on the ground in Haiti right now, during their living and their dying.

With love,

Kristine